Been multiple times now. Super consistent, great service. Go early it's wide open! Nothing is bad, everything is good even great. And yes your favorite thing will be the Beef Fat Fries. It's hard to put words into what they are like, but easily the most amazing fries. read more

The Paddock - Beef Fat Fries with aioli and ketchup - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

My husband and I went here for our 18th wedding anniversary dinner. It was overall a good experience. I loved the "vibe" of the place inside, it was beautifully decorated and really fun. I think there is a lot of room to improve on. We were aware before our dinner of a neighboring business limiting parking and cutting off availability for patrons of the Paddock. So, we decided to ride our bicycles, figuring that would make it easier, but unfortunately there was no clear cut bike parking in front of the business either. That was disappointing. The service was fine and fair. Our server was helpful and friendly, but there was a slight delay when our husband wanted to order a 2nd cocktail, but he was able to order it eventually. And, our server was good at offering feedback and helping us to order the right amount of food items. And, that turned out just right- so I am appreciative of his advice. All the food items for dinner that we ordered was good, and was not disappointed. I was underwhelmed by their cocktail menu, but my husband thought it was good. So, it was a matter of opinion. The drink I ordered was the "Blue Roan" and it tasted like a fruit punch. Which I was not anticipating with a cocktail that had Bourbon as a primary ingredient. A "punch" flavor is more expected with a Rum cocktail. It wasn't inherently bad, I just didn't especially care for it. So, my husband drank some of it. And, his first drink- that had a rye whiskey almost had a "Mezcal" taste, I didn't like otherwise I would have switched with him. Also, his 2nd drink that had a "Peanut BUtter bourbon" I tasted it, and tried to have an open mind, but it wasn't great in my opinion. The cocktails were trying a little too hard, I think they should have a few classic drinks like a mint Julep and focus on doing it well. I also wasn't impressed by the dessert menu. Compared to how well their food is, the $18 for the skillet chocolate chip cookies was a bit spendy. This restaurant is new, going through some growing pains, and I can't wait to see how it looks with a little more time! read more

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Shockingly the sea bass with the show stealer! WOW so buttery and yummy. Had to have the rolls to mop of the sauce. My husband had the steak frite. Excellent flavor as well. The tuna starter was good but I think could be better. I would go with a salad next time. Cocktails excellent. Their wine list is lengthy. Could benefit from more by the glass for those that don't want a whole bottle. We will be back. Top notch service too. read more

The décor and ambiance were beautiful and created a great atmosphere. I ordered the steak frites, which I really enjoyed, and my husband had the burger. The food was good overall, but it didn't quite live up to the ambiance and vibe of the restaurant. The service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. We also shared the butter cake for dessert, and it was absolutely delicious. Overall, we'd come back, especially to try some of the more traditional menu items on the menu. read more

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Great food, great service, and a cool ambience. Large wine and bourbon selection. We tried several appetizers and they were all very flavorful. I got the shaved beef sandwich. It was delicious. read more

The Paddock - Wallace the giraffe - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Finally made it to the reinvention of the Lion and Owl, now known as The Paddock. The photo here is of the decorative separation of space. It was really attractive and a nice look. The menu was very interesting in that you could get anything from a whipped cheese chili con carne or Sea Bass. I had both! And, both were excellent. The reason I could only give a four star review is because the Seabass that I and my friend had, was only lukewarm. It was served in a cast-iron skillet, and most dishes served like that have a very hot skillet and therefore the food stays warm. We both sent ours back to be reheated, and the result was about the same. So that, for us, was a disappointment. Portion sizes are a little on the skimpy side. The cocktails were excellent and served very beautifully. The atmosphere was relaxed and refreshing and all in all, it was an excellent evening. And, the price for three of us, two of whom had two cocktails, each, was very reasonable. That is unlike their previous iteration of the Lion & Owl. There were also several options on the menu that I am looking forward to coming back and trying, especially once their outdoor patio is open. And finally, the service was excellent, though a bit confusing. I say that because we had at least three different people that came to our table. One took part of the order and then a little while later somebody else came and asked for our order and then they told us everybody is helping everybody out, but we didn't know who got our order officially and we didn't want a duplication. read more

The Paddock - Space separator - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Totally perfect. The newly reinvented Paddock sets a new standard for fine dining in Eugene. Get there as often as you can while they continue to explore terrific menu additions, lunch, brunch and more. The full bar and cocktail selection is super. With great long hours the plan is to be open seven days a week. Everything they are trying to create is amazing and I plan to try everything. This is a five star restaurant with excellent friendly service, a very attractive and comfortable atmosphere, ample free parking and very reasonable prices. In one word it's wonderful. read more

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This place, for being new and just getting going does so many things right! Service, ambience, food and drinks all checked the boxes. The owners are veteran restaurateurs and have done great refurbishing the old Pad restaurant and doing lots of little things right as well. This place is well worth the visit and I see great things in their future. read more

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Great vibe. Friendly but inattentive service. Tasty food. Creative cocktails. Caveat: the NY Strip is a 3-4 ounce portion. Other entrees were well-portioned. read more

Four of us had a 6 pm reservation on a Sunday. Parking was easy, in the a parking lot, as the crowd wasn't there yet. The decorations of the restaurant are somewhat eclectic and very interesting. It has class. We were greeted and seated and water came right away. Our server was knowledgeable and was patient while I figured out the menu as most items are a la cart. We had a couple of mixed drinks and beer while we determined what we wanted. Two of us had the Crispy Chicken Cutlet. I cannot recommend this as it was a hot breaded cutlet, hard to cut, covered with cold carrot slaw. It was tasty but didn't seem to go together. The side was smoked Hash Browns. Nothing special, just a paddy of potatoes fried. The Shredded Beef Brisket was tasty, thin sliced, and tender. The Summer Succotash was tasty and I would order again.The butter rolls and the zucchini side were good. The dessert Butter cake was really good. In all, the food did not match the ambiance but it is worth another visit. I think my next visit might be sitting at the bar and having a couple of appetizers. read more

This is the reopened Paddock. I was a bit hesitant at first. The menu was small but the variety ordered at our table was all excellent! The service was very good and timely. It was a pleasant atmosphere. The cocktails were well made, tasty and non traditional. I would definitely go back!! read more

They really have done a great job renovating and furnishing the space. Linen tablecloths and napkins - nice. Lots of natural light in the back half of the restaurant. Excellent service. Now for the food. Meh. We were there for lunch and I had the Brisket sandwich. Not very much meat and the horseradish sauce completely overwhelmed the taste of the beef. We tried the beef tallow fries - first and last time for that. Others may enjoy that particular taste. My buddy had a sandwich as well and I can't remember what it was, but he said it was average at best. I'm going to give it another go - this time for dinner. Reviews on Yelp and Trip Advisor are all over the map on this place. Weird, read more

I hadn't been here in a long time and was surprised at how well they did with the remodel. It's is no longer a dive bar it is so nice now with a top notch bar, good appatizers, the beef fat fries are to die for and the burger was done perfectly. We will definitely be back. read more

What a great addition to Eugene's food scene. The space is beautiful, a tribute to its past with a definite foot in the future. The menu is simple but thorough and surprisingly reasonable. The crème fresh appetizer was yummy. The brisket sandwich was the perfect sandwich with crispy edges and no spill over. Cocktails were delicious too. Just an all around great dining experience. read more

This was our second time at The Paddock and it did not disappoint. Service was spectacular, the cocktails were unique and very tasty, and our food was outstanding. We started with the poutine and were blown away with the smoky flavor of the potatoes combined with the creamy gravy and cheese curds. My husband had the BLT and I had the chicken cutlet and both of us were very happy with our orders. read more

Had a nice lunch at The Paddock. Only major complaint is that the smoked hashbrowns were not available and I flew back to the SF Bay Area the very next day so was unable to return to try them. My parents, who live in Eugene were given the impression that the dish may be taken off the menuthey stay on! To start we split the Spring Peas & Carrots, served with herbs and butter. Butter sauce was lovely but I would have preferred a touch of acidity. I had the Portobella Sandwich. I was pleasantly surprised by diced not whole portobella mushrooms, Carmalized goat cheese (huh ?), pesto, aioli. I requested aioli on the side but didn't end up eating it and should have asked for extra pesto so the sandwich wasn't too dry. Mom had the Open face Omlette, fresh cheese, herbs, grilled bread and mixed greens. read more

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Excellent food, service and decor, a lovely place for date night or a larger party. We started with the fried goat cheese appetizer, a perfect portion and quite flavorful for how simple it was. My suggestion would be to serve two pieces of toast with this appetizer instead of one and be careful with the toasting. We split the kale ceasar salad which was also a hit; the kale was the right texture and dressing did not overpower the dish, and the croutons were the right size to create a perfect bite. For our entree we split the chicken cutlet. The flavors were well layered and the right heat, kind of like a bahn mi without the bread (breaded instead). We finished with dessert; the vanilla ice cream was great but the butter cake was the star of the show. Incredible service, reasonable prices, and the overall vibe make this a place we will definitely revisit multiple times. read more

Solid 4 stars. Loved the way they decorated the place , very upscale looking. Waitress was great we were well attended to. There is not enough parking in the lot, we had to park several blocks away on the street. The place was busy, crowd skews older probably because of the prices. Cocktails were interesting and nicely presented. We started with the fried goat cheese appetizer with chutney . Perfect bite would definitely get again. We had the beet trout salad loved every bite ! For main we split portobello and fried fish sandwich. The portobello sandwich was badly burned on one side , should not have been served, I took off that piece of bread and was otherwise delicious. The fried fish sandwich was tasty. We did not get any French fries, would try them next time looked like almost every other table had them. For dessert we had the cookie- for $18 I was expecting something more special was just two warm cookies with chocolate? Would not get again only due to price . Pour over coffee was nice addition. Looking forward to returning and trying more things on the menu . read more

The food and cocktails were well-conceived and well-executed. The service was friendly and attentive. The space has a warm, upscale vibe that isn't even slightly hinted at by the outside of the building. Compared to Lion & Owl, it's more inviting and accessible. read more

First- how the heck were we suppose to get in? The door that has no sign? Around back? Let's say we have never been to the paddock- so had no idea where to enter! Second- entering the very attractive establishment- it was a mess. No one at the front door, no idea where to go not to mention neither did the other 7 people trying to figure it out. Third- the owner (front of house) needs to learn better people skills- she's actually a turn off rather than a welcoming owner. This is no different than when we were at their previous location. Fourth- there is a beautifully lit section of the establishment that offers open and bright seating looking at the open kitchen- then, there is the bar side with crowded tiny booths- where we were seated even though we had reservations. People were standing everywhere trying to figure out where to go. Not exactly what I was hoping for our first visit. Fifth- while understanding that new establishments can have confusion at first- these owners are well established in the community- they should have been better prepared with not only staff- but to be out of items on their menu already is truly unexpected with seasoned restaurant owners. Lastly, their website shows their dessert menu yet, when we asked to see the full menu we were told that they did not have dessert yet. What? As for the food? Tradewinds, across the way seem better and more relaxed. read more

This place gets five stars for style and ambiance, four stars for service and price. However, we can only give two stars for food. It is wildly greasy! The succotash is floating in oil which was pretty unappetizing. Our group tried several of the sandwiches also. The chicken batter is fried hard as a rock - not just crispy crunchy but like concrete. The mushroom sando is a festival of oil inside and out. We had high hopes but will stick to Kiva or Provisions South for better sandwiches. read more

Absolutely stellar addition to the Eugene dining scene. While The Paddock is and has been an iconic establishment since 1948, this iteration from a pair of savvy restaurateurs is spot on cozy, classy, and delicious. In most areas to get this level of sophistication you would expect to pay a lot more. As it is, the menu is well rounded if not brief and will appeal to a broad range of tastes. Our meal was fantastic and timely and the drinks were finely crafted as you would expect. Rejoice Eugene, you now have a phenomenal new gathering spot for the type of communion you desire to share with SO's, family, and friends for years to come! read more

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Nice renovation ... However as an Animal lover the taxidermy is disappointing ... a Giraffe no less.

I took my wife here for their first mothersday celebratory dinner. We were met by the owner (I think?) and got sat at almost exactly our reservation time. The service was great. Our waitress was lovely, bartender was super kind and so was the Expo. Owner came by and checked on us too. Food was truely the best ive ever tasted in eugene. The brisket sandwich was insane. We were planning our nect visit before we even finished our meal. Grateful to have this kind of place here in this city read more

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Food was excellent! We had a few appetizers and the sea bass and fava bean salad. Food was very flavorful, drinks were excellent as well. Pricing was what you would expect for the high quality food. Highly recommend! Excellent service and the ambiance was perfect! read more

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Preferred Lion and Owl due to noise level for starters. The dead giraffe was very inappropriate. The service was excellent. We found the food nothing terribly inspiring. The crispy chicken was actually too crispy and possibly better in a sandwich. Sea bass good not great. Sometimes their menu feels like a list of secret ingredients that chefs 'in the know' feel are cohesive yet are lost on me. The end products don't fit. Sadly, all things considered, we won't return. read more

went for lunch with friends, the low ceiling room is so noisy, with too loud music for a restaurant. And you're practically sitting in the lap of the stranger at the next table. We moved to a booth in the bar room. Still too loud music but way fewer loud talkers. Ordered fried chicken sandwich. Driest chicken ever with no flavor. B&B pickled onions were scarce as was the "hot" sauce mayo. Just a dab in the middle of the sandwich, little flavor. Some shredded blah lettuce to round out the blahness of it all. If you want anything with your sandwich, be ready to add $$, why is a side salad not offered, or included? Put something else on the plate! Fries with beef fat! How about vegetarians? Sorry none for you! My group just wanted a sandwich and small side. Guess wrong place for that read more

one of the best places I've been to thank you so much great service and may God bless you

Had a birthday lunch with friends. Food was fabulous, great atmosphere, and the staff were great. Will definately be returning.